Phil MOONFACE LIVE Set - HARTSTOCHT Festival - NL - Sept 2023 by Phil Moonface Thompson published on 2023-09-12T11:04:41Z I'm going to try and put into words some context about this live set recording in a magical space, with amazing cool people and an uplifting atmosphere. This set was recorded live on Saturday afternoon. I started around 5:30pm and played for an hour and a half. From the first record I had none other than Nick Muir (John Digweeds right hand man) by my side egging on the crowd for me. We had so many laughs I can't even remember what about. I knew it would be a challenge to keep the dance floor busy as I was playing on the inside stage on a very hot day. People would come in get into it and start dancing, then overheat and leave. We would do the same thing no matter how great the music was. There were 4 other stages. 3 of them outside. The heat was immense over the whole weekend. Most choosing to stay outside in the shade where every now and then a cool breeze would waft by in the +30 in direct sunlight. The mini Festival was held in the North East part of NL, called Elp 2 hours from Amsterdam on the high speed train. This was their 3rd party if I am correct. For me as a long time DJ from the beginning of proper dance music around the early 90's, after playing internationally as a pro dj, this party was very special for me and everyone who attended. We had 3 friends Tim & Debbie + Chris drive all the way from IOW just to join us for this amazing event. So we had a mini UK crew that we could share this experience with. They got there a few hours before us on Friday to set up camp literally right by the main stage. Tim was texting me before we got there saying this place is awesome. The people in this festival community are between the ages of 30ish up to as old as i can't even say maybe +70 at least. All veteran music lovers no doubt about that. Every person was unique, no one had similar style and all dressed to impress in their unique way. No egos, No chasing guys or girls, no attitude between any of the + 40 volunteers who helped for 6 days 16 hours a day to get this pulled off. Every Dj i met was supportive and respectful and loving being part of this event. Hugs and handshakes with no attitude or ego that I have to say is extremely rare between Dj's. I am very honoured to be in this group of talented awesome spiritual people in every way shape and form. I remeber saying to my wife Ani at the end of the night when dancing on the main stage. The only rubbish i could see was one cigarette butt. I wish i took a picture as this is unheard of anywhere else i have been. Everyone was torn between where they wanted to be. How hot it was in that place, How much energy was needed to be in that place. How hot they wanted to get dancing in that place and torn between other Dj's in other spaces some spaces cooler some hotter. Some playing more chilled, some harder and rocking. You found yourself just wandering about over the whole weekend going with whatever your instincts told you. I have never been to a Festival where every Dj was playing so good you wanted to stay. But then other Dj's were also playing really great music and you didn't want to miss anyone. So choosing who you listened to was a constantly changing pattern following the vibes. Smiles all round with zero attitude from anyone you bumped into, trod on or spilt drink..!! What a weekend. I am really happy with this set. I have held back releasing recent peak time sets for a while now knowing I wanted to record something special, a moment in time captured now forever. Thanks so much to DepGlobe (Hilbrand) and Bob for inviting me to do my thing. I really cannot thank you enough for accepting me into your organically growing family. It will take some time for me to digest this experience. Hope you enjoy this set and my long winded explanation to put things into perspective on how special this set was to me and others who joined us.. I'll shut up now and let the music play!! Genre Electronic Comment by Vas.Elle 💃🙌💃🤍 2023-10-13T17:11:03Z Comment by Sicco van Aalten Track-ID anybody? 2023-09-18T20:28:23Z Comment by nvlystd 🙀💜❤️❤️💜🙀 2023-09-17T20:58:11Z Comment by mickboskamp Incredible set, Phil! A monster mix to finish off the summer! 🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏❤️ 2023-09-17T20:38:52Z Comment by Sicco van Aalten Great Phil! 2023-09-16T10:38:11Z